TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST
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Tuberculin Skin Test.
Tuberculin Skin Test - as a noun
A skin test to determine past or present infection with the tuberculosis bacterium; based on hypersensitivity of the skin to tuberculin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tuberculin testHypernyms (Closely Related)
skin testHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The tuberculin skin test is used to detect latent tuberculosis infection."
"Before starting treatment, the doctor ordered a tuberculin skin test."
"The tuberculin skin test involves injecting a small amount of fluid into the skin."
"A positive reaction to the tuberculin skin test may indicate tuberculosis infection."
"The tuberculin skin test should be read within 48 to 72 hours after administration."
